Putin suggested that he approved Trump's the 28-point peace plan and he will sign it as long as Ukraine is on board. The plan includes a clause to hand over three Ukrainian territories to Russia. Steven Vitkov, Trump's special envoy, argued that in order to achieve peace, Ukraine must cede the eastern Donetsk region to Russia. He also said he had "deep respect" for Putin. But this clause could be softened to make it more acceptable during the ongoing talks between Ukraine and the US.
"We confirmed that, despite certain difficult issues and complications, we nevertheless agree with these proposals and are ready to show the flexibility that has been offered to us," Putin said.
But he claimed since the summit that the Trump administration had paused and claimed that was because Ukraine is unwilling to accept the plan.
"I believe the reason is the same: the US administration has not yet managed to secure the agreement of the Ukrainian side, as Ukraine is opposed to it. Apparently, Ukraine and its European allies are still under the illusion that they can inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield," Putin said.
The Russian and Ukrainian leaders both spoke out following President Trump's 28-point peace plan was revealed.
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